Talk about a double whammy. The Princess of Wales has returned triumphantly to her royal duties, attending her second engagement of the week last night: her annual carol concert at Westminster Abbey.
And for this event, like the first, she turned to her most trusted designer: Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.
Kate’s red double-breasted double-breasted coat is a custom-made design by the British fashion house and a piece she has worn on three previous occasions.
Her skirt was another recycled choice, again from a British brand, Emilia Wickstead. The princess first wore the regal kilt-style design in a perfectly festive tartan (£1,456) in 2018.
However, Kate brought her wardrobe classics straight into 2024 with a clever addition. Yes, the black velvet bow he added to the neckline of the coat.
Once considered childish, bows are now synonymous with adult clothing and a big trend for winter 2024, both for clothing and interiors, and are seen on everything from bags to festive railings – the bigger they are, better.
It is not the first time that Kate uses a bow to renew a look. To attend Trooping the Color this year, she also added a large black and white striped bow to the neckline of an old Jenny Packham dress, adding a note of playful sophistication.
And with the Christmas connotations of this accessory, Kate has once again mastered the art of ‘literally dressing up’ to support the message of this event, which she cares so much about.
The Princess of Wales has triumphantly returned to royal duties, attending her second engagement of the week.
For this event, like the first, she turned to her most trusted designer: Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen
Kate’s red double-breasted double-breasted coat is a custom-made design by the British fashion house.
Her skirt was another recycled choice, again from a British brand, Emilia Wickstead. The regal kilt design in a perfectly festive tartan
It’s no coincidence that royals wear Bretons on boats and red and gift bows (note the coordinated red ties of Prince of Wales, George and Louis tonight) to carol concerts.
Kate brought her wardrobe classics straight into 2024 with a clever addition. Yes, the black velvet bow he added to the neckline of the coat.
It’s no coincidence that royalty wear Bretons on ships and red and gift bows (note the coordinated red ties of Prince of Wales, George and Louis tonight) to carol concerts.
£240 pearl earrings from Mulberry and a £110 English-made bracelet from Halcyon Days completed Kate’s themed look.
Only her Ralph Lauren boots (approx £864) were not from a British designer.
Recycling old favourites, showcasing the best of British design (itals) and (itals) a touch of trend? Take a bow, Kate.